Atmospheric Disturbances
Atmospheric Disturbances
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2008
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
New York City • 2000s
2008
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Atmospheric Disturbances by Rivka Galchen follows psychiatrist Dr. Leo Liebenstein as he embarks on a quest to find his missing wife, convinced she has been replaced by a doppelgänger. His journey delves into themes of identity, reality, and the mysterious nature of perception, intertwined with surreal and scientific elements.
Mysterious
Unnerving
Contemplative
Reviews & Readership
4,425 ratings
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Review Roundup
Rivka Galchen's Atmospheric Disturbances captivates with its inventive narrative and psychological depth. Praised for blending mystery and literary introspection, it's a cerebral journey through identity and perception. Some readers note that its complex structure can be challenging, but the novel's originality and clever prose often outweigh the perplexity.
Who Should Read Atmospheric Disturbances?
Fans of Atmospheric Disturbances by Rivka Galchen are likely intrigued by psychological mysteries and unreliable narrators. They enjoy novels like Paul Auster's The New York Trilogy and Murakami's Kafka on the Shore that blend reality with surreal elements and explore themes of identity and perception.
4,425 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
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Novel • Fiction
New York City • 2000s
2008
Adult
18+ years
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